CITY BUSINESS LICENSING
Business Licensing
The license process with the City of Calgary is for the most, part very simple, if you are prepared when you go down to City Hall. You will require some specific documentation to get everything done in a timely fashion, otherwise the process can seem and sometimes become very time consuming and frustrating. Before you go down to make your application we will provide you with a complete package with will contain every document that you will require to make a successful application.
Take a few minutes and read some of the information on the website link below, it will help you to make sense of the process.
Licensing Inspections
In order to get your business license you will have to undergo a series of inspections as mandated by the City. These license inspections are normal and not a major problem. Any issues identified during the course of these inspections will be negotiated and resolved between the Buyer and Seller with our assistance.
Below are the three inspections which have to be completed in order to obtain your City of Calgary Business License.
The Calgary Health Region
The Calgary Health Region has now been amalgamated it to AHS or Alberta Health Services. The amount of contact you will have with AHS will likely be fairly limited as long as you educate yourself with their policies and procedures and do your best to adhere to them.
When you make you application with the city, an inspection
with AHS is automaticity organized as part of the Business License process. You
will schedule your inspection to coincide with your opening, after any renovations
have been completed.
Take time to review the website link below, it will provide
you with valuable information on how to run your business and avoid problems.
http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca
City of Calgary – Fire Department Inspections
When you make you application with the city, an inspection with AHS is automaticity organized as part of the Business License process. You will schedule your inspection to coincide with your opening, after any renovations have been completed.
To schedule your inspection, you just have to dial the City of Calgary’s 24hr *311 service and they will set it up for you.
It is our belief that it is best to pay a fee of approx $100 for a pre purchase inspection. This will identify any deficiencies and allow you to have the Vendor repair or replace any issues prior to relieving conditions.
City of Calgary – Mechanical Department Inspections
The newest criteria for City licensing approval is a Mechanical Inspection. This inspection will cover a multitude of issues such as kitchen hood fan operation, make-up air units and foyer heaters among others.
This is now a standard inspection for license approval, and is mandatory.